Drinking freely.— Doin^ it on tick. A Liberal Measure. — Thirteen to the dozen. The Best Tonic. — The doctors disapprove of alcohol; but they are as alive as ever to the cheering effect of " good spirits "on their patients. . Nature Abhors a Vacuum — " Doctor, what do you think is the cause of this frequent rush of blood to the head ? v " Oh ! it is nothing but an effort of nature. Nat ure, you know, abhors a vacuum." Married men in the rural districts who do not subscribe to courses of lectures are twitted with having lectures enough at home. A negress speaking of one of her children who was lighter colored than the rest, said, " I nebber bear that brat, 'cause he shows the dirt bo easy."
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Southland Times, Issue 1584, 28 May 1872, Page 3
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